Former MLC challenges government's land 'prohibitory list' in high court

A former MLC has filed a petition in the high court questioning the constitutional validity of a government-maintained prohibitory list of lands, asserting that the directive disproportionately affects members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party. The petitioner contends that the list restricts property transactions and creates impediments for political opponents, raising concerns about potential misuse of state machinery.

The former legislator has argued that the prohibitory list lacks legal sanction and violates fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. According to the petition, the list operates without transparent criteria or due process, and affected individuals have no adequate opportunity to challenge their inclusion or removal.

The matter comes amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling administration and opposition parties in the state. The BRS, a significant opposition faction, has previously raised concerns about alleged discriminatory administrative actions targeting its members and supporters.

The high court is expected to hear arguments from both the petitioner and government representatives on the legality and implementation of the prohibitory list. A detailed examination of the list's legal foundation and documented cases of alleged misuse may form the crux of the judicial review.